Attractions in Odessa, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

White-Pool House 112 East Murphy Street Odessa, TX 79761915-333-4072The city's oldest structure, this two-story red brick house retains many original furnishings and some changing exhibits. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Jackrabbit Statue 802 North Sam Houston Odessa, TX 79761Located at the ECISD Administration BuildingKnown as the "world's largest jackrabbit," standing at eight feet tall, the Jack Ben Rabbit statue is an Odessa landmark and a tourist favorite.more info map

Museums & Galleries

Ellen Noël Art Museum of the Permian Basin 4909 East University Boulevard Odessa, TX 79761University of Texas of the Permian Basin Campus915-550-9696The Ellen Noël Art Museum is an independent art museum that features rotating historical and contemporary art exhibits and a permanent sculpture and sensory garden. Art educational programs for all...more info map

Million Barrel Museum 400 Museum Boulevard Monahans, TX 79756432-943-8401The centerpiece of this museum is a hole in the ground, a million barrel oil tank built by Shell Oil in 1928 when the nearby Hendricks field was flowing wildly and storage capacity was badly needed.more info

Parker House Ranching Heritage Museum 1118 Maple Street Odessa, TX 79760432-335-9918This restored modest house was once the headquarters of a ranch that took over 175 sections in Andrews and Ector Counties. Owned by Jim and Bessie Parker from the 1930s to the 1950s, this home...more info map

Presidential Museum, The 4919 East University Boulevard Odessa, TX 79761University of Texas of the Permian Basin Campus432-363-7737The only museum in the country that is dedicated to the office of the President, this museum contains a large array of permanent exhibits including the "Library of the Presidents," campaign...more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Big Bend National Park P.O. Box 129 Odessa, TX 79834-0129Located in Brewster County in Southwestern Texas432-477-2251One of the largest national parks at over 800,000 acres, Big Bend features over 200 miles of hiking trails, elevations from less than 2,000 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the...more info map